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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.82, 12,941.66 and 7,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.82, 12,941.66 and 7,396.22 is: 10,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.82 : 12,941.66 = 7,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.82/12,941.66 = 7,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.82x = 12,941.66 × 7,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.82x = 95,719,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,719,364.53/9,388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.04

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